Halloween is a fun time for kids and families, but safety should always come first. Here are some essential tips for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treating experience: 1. Plan Your Route: Stick to familiar neighborhoods and plan your route in advance. This helps avoid getting lost and ensures you stay in well-lit areas. 2. Costume […]
Department of Children and Family Services, also known as DCFS, investigates suspected child abuse or neglect in the State of Illinois. If you are facing an investigation by DCFS, it can be an incredibly stressful and confusing experience. Understanding the process of a DCFS investigation can help to alleviate some of the anxiety and confusion. […]
Courts can require that parents contribute to educational costs of their children in certain situations. Most often, this relates to college or trade school expenses, or even when a child is 19 but still in high school. 750 ILCS 5/513 addresses when such orders may be entered. The educational expenses addressed in the statute involve […]
Judges determine child support based on 750 ILCS 5/505. Certain guidelines are set forth in that statute, and they are to be followed unless a judge determines that they are inappropriate. It has been my experience that the guidelines are used in nearly all cases and deviations are rare. To calculate child support in accordance […]
Defamation claims arise in Illinois through spoken words (slander) and written words (libel). False statements that harm the reputation of a person or business can be a basis for a defamation lawsuit. To win that action, the plaintiff must prove (1) the false statement; (2) publication of that statement; and (3) resulting damages. False statements […]
Drones are everywhere. My family just returned from a trip to Cancun and we watched as drones soared above the beaches and hotels, presumably taking videos for marketing purposes but likely to maintain security as well. They are used for construction, surveying, mining, energy, agriculture and far more. It comes as no surprise that drones […]
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